A group of six students at Harvard are suing the university over
climbs of "rampant" antisemitism.
It comes shortly after the prestigious institution's President
Claudine Gay resigned following anti-Jewish controversy.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Friday, January 12, 2024
Pope Francis halts speech due to a "touch of bronchitis"
There are fresh concerns about Pope Francis' health after he was forced to stop in the middle of a speech at the Vatican on Friday.
This comes after the 87-year-old cancelled a planned trip to the COP 28 climate change conference at the end of last year due to a lung infection.
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Biden criticized over Houthis strikes, as group threatens retaliation
A US Democratic lawmaker has criticized president Joe Biden for the
strikes against Houthi targets, warning it could further escalate the
Middle East conflict.
It comes as the militant group threatens retaliation, and the UN
Security Council prepares for an emergency session.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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strikes against Houthi targets, warning it could further escalate the
Middle East conflict.
It comes as the militant group threatens retaliation, and the UN
Security Council prepares for an emergency session.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Thousands of Muslim teachers in India say they're at risk of losing jobs
India's most populous state has issued orders to stop payments to thousands of teachers at Muslim religious schools or madrasas.
The teachers have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention.
The teachers work in Uttar Pradesh which is also ruled by Mr Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party.
Neha Poonia has more.
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The teachers have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention.
The teachers work in Uttar Pradesh which is also ruled by Mr Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Ukraine's new mobilization bill is rebuffed by lawmakers
Ukrainian lawmakers on Thursday returned a controversial mobilization bill to the government for further amendments after talks were held with defense representatives. The bill has so far been met with fierce criticism from the public and lawmakers who have said some provisions directly violate human rights.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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The government of Burundi has closed its border with Rwanda after accusing its neighbour of sponsoring rebels seeking to topple its current administration.
Last December, a Burundian rebel group known as Red Tabara claimed responsibility for an attack that killed 20 people near the border of Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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More Foreign Airlines Threaten to Leave Nigeria Over Trapped Funds
Foreign airlines operating in Nigeria are disappointed with the nation's government over its inability to offset their 800 million dollars trapped in the country.
The government last week disbursed 62 million dollars to the airlines as first installment to offset the money, an amount the airlines have described as insignificant.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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UK Unveils Ukraine Military Aid Package
The UK will provide two and a half billion pounds ($3.2 billion) to Ukraine in 2024.
It's the biggest annual commitment from London since Russia invaded.
John Bevir reports.
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HOUTHIS WARN US AND UK OF 'HEAVY PRICE' FOR AIR STRIKES
Yemen's Houthi rebels have warned the US and UK will 'pay a heavy price' for air strikes.
American and British forces carried out strikes on multiple targets in Yemen.
The UK says the operation is 'limited, necessary, and proportionate' and designed to protect the international Red Sea shipping route.
Dozens have vessels have been targeted by Houthi attacks in recent weeks in the region.
Former UK ambassador to Washington Kim Darroch says it's no surprise the US and UK acted together.
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American and British forces carried out strikes on multiple targets in Yemen.
The UK says the operation is 'limited, necessary, and proportionate' and designed to protect the international Red Sea shipping route.
Dozens have vessels have been targeted by Houthi attacks in recent weeks in the region.
Former UK ambassador to Washington Kim Darroch says it's no surprise the US and UK acted together.
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Prime minister Modi to inaugurate country's longest sea bridge
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi is on Friday set to inaugurate India's longest sea bridge, connecting Mumbai with Navi Mumbai.
The 22km-long Atal Setu promises shorter travel times, which is expected to help boost economic activity.
Its launch comes as Mr Modi is expected to start his campaign for the general elections on Saturday.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Netflix pulls Tamil film over backlash in India
Netflix has pulled a Tamil film from its platform after receiving complaints from right-wing Hindu activists over allegedly 'hurting religious sentiments'.
The OTT giant faced backlash on social media as the film reportedly depicts the daughter of a Hindu priest eating meat.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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Hunter Biden appears in California court
Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to nine federal tax charges in a California court.
The president's son may face two trials this year unless he reaches a deal with prosecutors.
Ira Spitzer has more.
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Russian group to be first North Korean tourists since before pandemic
CUE: Reports suggest that a group of Russians will soon become the first tourists to visit North Korea since before the covid pandemic started. North Korea had some of the strictest border controls to stop the spread of coronavirus, and is still not fully open to foreigners.
Andrew Wood has more.
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US and Western allies launch attacks in Yemen
The United States, alongside coalition forces including the UK, have launched air strikes against Houthi-rebel targets in Yemen, marking a major development in a region engulfed by tensions since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.
US President Joe Biden says the action was taken because the Iran-backed militants were "endangering freedom of navigation in one of the world's most vital waterways" — a reference to continued Houthi attacks in past weeks on ships in the Red Sea.
Benji Hyer reports from Washington.
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Japan boosts aid as poor conditions affect quake survivors
Japan’s government is boosting aid to the earthquake struck Ishikawa region as tens of thousands of people remain in evacuation centers.
Tokyo is elevating the seriousness of the quake to a ‘disaster of extreme severity’ in order to unlock access to extra funds for the region.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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US & UK strike Houthi targets in Yemen
The United States with coalition forces including the UK have begun
air strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen.
There are fears the attacks could further widen the Middle East
conflict that began when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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air strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen.
There are fears the attacks could further widen the Middle East
conflict that began when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Major boost for Bitcoin after SEC ETF approval
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, has approved the first-ever bitcoin exchange-traded funds to come out of the US, a watershed moment for the world's largest cryptocurrency.
The agency gave the green light to sponsors of 10 ETFs — including BlackRock, Invesco and Fidelity — that'll track bitcoin prices.
Most of the products have already begun trading on Thursday.
Benji Hyer explains.
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US consumer prices rose in December
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Consumer prices in the US rose again in December according to the labor department.
Costs for things like housing, dining out and car insurance increased more than expected according to consumer price data that shows inflation is still holding a grip on the U.S. economy.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Republicans Seek a Largely Unconstrained President-Reuters Poll
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll has found that about half of Republicans want
a strong president who is not unduly restrained by courts or Congress.
The results of this poll comes as former U.S president Donald Trump is
facing dozens of charges for alleged crimes committed during and after
his presidency.
He argues that he should be largely immune to prosecution for actions
taken while in office.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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a strong president who is not unduly restrained by courts or Congress.
The results of this poll comes as former U.S president Donald Trump is
facing dozens of charges for alleged crimes committed during and after
his presidency.
He argues that he should be largely immune to prosecution for actions
taken while in office.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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Closing arguments underway in Trump fraud trial
Closing arguments are set to get underway in the civil fraud trial
against former President Donald Trump.
Trump along with his adult male children are accused of inflating the
value of assets to obtain favorable terms from lenders.
Police reportedly responded to a bomb threat at the home of the judge
presiding over the case.
William Denselow is outside the courthouse in lower Manhattan.
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against former President Donald Trump.
Trump along with his adult male children are accused of inflating the
value of assets to obtain favorable terms from lenders.
Police reportedly responded to a bomb threat at the home of the judge
presiding over the case.
William Denselow is outside the courthouse in lower Manhattan.
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